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Leaving LA for Boston a smart decision for J.D. Drew (Yahoo! Sports)

J.D. Drew took the Los Angeles Dodgers by surprise after the 2006 season when he opted out of the final three...

Haren shuts down Dodgers in Diamondbacks win (AP)

Dan Haren wasn't feeling his best Saturday night. Try convincing the Los Angeles Dodgers of that. Haren threw seven scoreless innings and Conor Jackson homered as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2. Haren (9-5) scattered four hits, struck out seven, walked two and allowed only two runners to reach second base just three days after throwing two innings during Tuesday's All-Star...

Broxton handed Dodgers' closer role ... for a day (Yahoo! Sports)

Groomed over the last two seasons to one day take over as the Los Angeles Dodgers ' closer, Jonathan Broxton was...

Dodgers Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Although flame-throwing Dodgers setup man Jonathan Broxton will take over as the club's primary closer while Takashi Saito recovers from an elbow sprain that is expected to sideline him for at least six weeks, Broxton won't be the only person filling in. Manager Joe Torre said before Friday night's second-half opener at Arizona that as many as four different pitchers could be used in save situations.

One of them is veteran Chan Ho Park, who is being moved from the starting rotation to the back end of the bullpen. This despite the fact Park is 1-0 with a 2.16 ERA in five starts.

"When I have started him, I have certainly liked the results," Torre said. "But I like him out of the bullpen.

Loney hits homer in 11th inning to lift Dodgers (AP)

For the third time in 11 days, the Los Angeles Dodgers are tied for the lead in the NL West. Nomar Garciaparra, however, knows it's not time to start watching the scoreboard. James Loney homered leading off the 11th inning to lift the Los Angeles Dodgers to an 8-7 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night.

Dodgers place RHP Saito on DL (PA SportsTicker)

The Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday placed closer Takashi Saito on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained ligament in his right elbow.

Nomo retires; Japanese star pitched 2 no-hitters (AP)

Hideo Nomo, who pitched a pair of no-hitters and led a rush of Japanese players to the major leagues, is finished. Nomo announced his retirement Thursday, agent Don Nomura said. Once known for a deceptive delivery and a devastating forkball, the 39-year-old Nomo was released by the Kansas City Royals in late April.

Saito says elbow surgery is a possibility (AP)

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Takashi Saito said he hopes to be pitching again well before the end of the season, then added that surgery is a possibility for his ailing right elbow. "Right now, I'm under doctor's and trainer's orders to rest 10 days with no activities," Saito said Thursday on a conference call through translator Acey Kohrogi, the Dodgers' director of Asian operations.

Pertinent post-All-Star break issues (Yahoo! Sports)

Questions for each team come to mind two at a time as the season enters its second half.

Orioles still have plenty of trade chips to offer (Yahoo! Sports)

The Baltimore Orioles ' roster still includes several other trade chips, many of whom have posted strong first...

Dodgers don't think they've played their best yet (Yahoo! Sports)

The Los Angeles Dodgers are only a game out of first place at the All-Star break, no small feat considering that...

MLB teams force Team USA to cobble lineup (Yahoo! Sports)

MLB teams aren't lending their top talent to Team USA. "They're not in business to help us," says Bob Watson, USA's GM.

Billingsley Ks 13, Dodgers rout Marlins 9-1 (AP)

The best thing about the Los Angeles Dodgers this season has been their pitching staff. Their most consistent starter has been Chad Billingsley. The 23-year-old right-hander struck out a career-high 13 without walking a batter Sunday, and the Dodgers used a six-run first inning to beat the Florida Marlins 9-1 and avoid a four-game sweep.

Mets, Yanks interested in Nady, but he won't come cheap (Yahoo! Sports)

Now, it would seem because of the injuries to Hideki Matsui and Moises Alou, both teams have a pressing need...

Uggla's RBI double helps Marlins win in 11 (AP)

For the second time in three games, the Florida Marlins took the lead in the 11th inning and Kevin Gregg got the save. The big right-hander is halfway to 40 saves after recording 32 last year in his first season as a full-time closer. "I enjoy pitching late in ballgames," Gregg said Saturday night after the Marlins used Dan Uggla's RBI double and Cody Ross' sacrifice fly in the 11th to beat the Los...

Ex-Yankees star Bobby Murcer dies at 62 (AP)

Bobby Murcer succeeded Mickey Mantle, played in pinstripes with Don Mattingly and watched proudly from the broadcast booth when the New York Yankees returned to power. A cherished link from former Yankees greats to the club's current stars, Murcer died Saturday due to complications from a malignant brain tumor, the team said.

Johnson, Martinez square off as Futures managers (AP)

Davey Johnson has many fond memories of Yankee Stadium, and one in particular he'd like to forget. Johnson was managing the Baltimore Orioles when 12-year-old Jeffrey Maier deflected Derek Jeter's fly ball over the wall during the 1996 AL championship series. The disputed home run helped Tino Martinez and the Yankees advance to their first of four World Series titles in five years.

Tampa Bay turnaround highlights 'crazy' first half (AP)

Tampa Bay is on top, the Chicago Cubs keep winning and Major League Baseball might add instant replay before the summer's over. What in the name of Babe Ruth is going on with this grand ol' game? Conventions are getting shattered everywhere, just like those thin-handled maple bats. Indeed, it's been a wild first half for the national pastime: one no-hitter, three fired managers and Ken Griffey Jr.'s...

Marlins' Volstad pitches into ninth, beats Dodgers (AP)

Chris Volstad was one out away from a complete-game shutout in his first major league start. He didn't get it, because All-Star Russell Martin singled up the middle just past the outstretched glove of shortstop Hanley Ramirez to drive in a run. Volstad wasn't complaining after Kevin Gregg finished the Florida Marlins' 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night.

A done deal: Dodgers out of Vero Beach (AP)

The Los Angeles Dodgers made their departure from Vero Beach official, terminating their facility use agreement. After calling Vero Beach their spring home for 61 years dating to when they were the Brooklyn Dodgers, they informed Indian River County, Fla., officials that they were exercising their option to terminate the agreement in anticipation of opening a $100 million, two-team facility in...

Ramirez HR, 5 hits lead Marlins over Dodgers in 11 (AP)

Each time Hanley Ramirez came to the plate, the Florida Marlins had no one in scoring position. That turned out to be a blessing for them, considering the vast difference in his average with runners in scoring position and without. Ramirez homered with two outs in the 11th inning, capping the first five-hit game of his career and helping the Marlins beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-4 on Thursday...

Lowe, Dodgers beat Braves 2-1 (AP)

The Dodgers aren't scoring much. It hasn't really mattered. Derek Lowe became the latest Los Angeles starter to turn in a dominating performance, taking a perfect game into the seventh inning of a 2-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night. "It's hard to have the kind of pitching we've had on such a consistent basis," Los Angeles manager Joe Torre said.

Mattingly to return as Dodgers hitting coach (AP)

Don Mattingly will resume his duties as Los Angeles Dodgers hitting coach after the All-Star break. Mattingly, hired as part of new manager Joe Torre's staff during the offseason, asked to be switched from hitting coach to major league special assignment coach, citing family reasons. Mike Easler, who has filled in as hitting coach on an interim basis, will remain with the Dodgers organization in...

Walter O'Malley gets plaque at LA Coliseum (AP)

The Los Angeles Coliseum has honored presidents, popes and other historic figures with bronze plaques on its famed archways. Another one was added Wednesday -- this one a little closer to home. It was for Walter O'Malley, who moved the Brooklyn Dodgers west in 1958 to play at the Coliseum until Dodger Stadium opened in 1962.